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Today In SCV History: October 2, 1972 - Name 'Santa Clarita Valley' Made Official
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Today In SCV History: October 2, 1972
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 10/02/2026 2:40pm
Article Summary:
October 2, 1972: “Santa Clarita Valley” Officially Replaces Newhall-Saugus Name
On Oct. 2, 1972, the area formerly known as Newhall-Saugus officially adopted the name Santa Clarita Valley. The name traces back to the Santa Clara River, identified by the 1769 Portolá expedition and later distinguished as the “Little Santa Clara River” to avoid confusion with the river near Mission Santa Clara.
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Date: 10/02/2026 2:40pm
Article Summary:
October 2, 1972: “Santa Clarita Valley” Officially Replaces Newhall-Saugus Name
On Oct. 2, 1972, the area formerly known as Newhall-Saugus officially adopted the name Santa Clarita Valley. The name traces back to the Santa Clara River, identified by the 1769 Portolá expedition and later distinguished as the “Little Santa Clara River” to avoid confusion with the river near Mission Santa Clara.
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